u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 what would be a good language (with symbols) to get a saying translated to? Chinese is apparently not an option since I can't find a translation for one of the words I want to use. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten T Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Arabic or Japanise Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scumdogmillionaire Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 if you dont speak speak it-- dont get it... do it in english Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 if you dont speak speak it-- dont get it... do it in english I don't need a lecture. Either post a real reply or don't bother posting. Thanx Tungsten T, I was thinking about Arabic but thought it could offend some people. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos-X Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 When I get mine (on my wrists) Im getting one word on each wrist. They will be in english, but done in script so it gives it a little flair. That was probably no help but :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiCrunch Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 You think it's trendy in Japan and China to get tattoos of english words? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 That's actually exactly what i'm doing too, only with symbols (adds a little humour to it when people ask you what it means and you are forced to tell them). You think it's trendy in Japan and China to get tattoos of english words? I don't really care Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
((Ecko)) Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Meaningless tatoos are cool. Especially when your 50 and your like wtf was i thinking? Oh ya Arabic is good.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scumdogmillionaire Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I don't need a lecture. Either post a real reply or don't bother posting. Thanx Tungsten T, I was thinking about Arabic but thought it could offend some people. wasnt intended as a lecture but advice... im inked all over (including french on my wrist and inside my bottom lip, so really... not a lecture...) but i've met enough artists to know they will mock the hell out of you once they get their money and you've left. but if thats what you want thats what matters... but my advice, if you dont even know what language you want it in, re-think it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think Japanese is pretty good. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Meaningless tatoos are cool. Especially when your 50 and your like wtf was i thinking? Oh ya Arabic is good.... Meaningless posts are also cool (and you are cool). I don't see getting 2 small tatoos as being something i'm really going to regret when i'm 50. I also said Arabic might not be the best option but oh well....who knows. wasnt intended as a lecture but advice... im inked all over (including french on my wrist and inside my bottom lip, so really... not a lecture...) but i've met enough artists to know they will mock the hell out of you once they get their money and you've left. but if thats what you want thats what matters... but my advice, if you dont even know what language you want it in, re-think it. Didn't mean to sound like a d*** but i'm really not concerned what tatoo artists think as it's really meant to be a joke (icebreaker). P.S. getting a tattoo on the inside of your bottom lip must have felt good. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thagame Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 i have a tribal design on my arm, old english lettering on my chest and a heartagram on my lower stomach so im not new to tattoos, but what i know for sure is to get what you want and only if your 100% certain. if you gotta come on a forum and ask advice then you really arent 100% sure. i would sit down, rethink long and hard without needing advice and decide on your own. just my opinion take it as you want. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 i have a tribal design on my arm, old english lettering on my chest and a heartagram on my lower stomach so im not new to tattoos, but what i know for sure is to get what you want and only if your 100% certain. if you gotta come on a forum and ask advice then you really arent 100% sure. i would sit down, rethink long and hard without needing advice and decide on your own. just my opinion take it as you want. I am 100% sure of what I want. I want a specific saying that can be translated into a language containing symbols rather than words (as I stated already). I was simply curious as to other languages (if someone had any unique ideas) other than Chinese/Japanese/Arabic that I might be able to use. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPMCommander Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Binary! :devil: :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semifamous Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Here's an idea in Chinese: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trance Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 klingon! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenicanin Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I'd get some picture tattoo. If I do get a tattoo I'll go for a visual thing. But if you want text, I imagine japanese would look nice. Or maybe tribal text? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucebeh Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Here's an idea in Chinese: LOL! "I don't speak chinese" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vap0rXT Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Another thing to consider is the type of shading. I would also suggest getting your first tattoo in a covered area within easy reach to take care of it. And get some more info on the artist/shop, ask for an album of the guys work. My ex and her sister both have uneven tattoos for the rest of their lives. http://people.howstuffworks.com/tattoo.htm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaLiVa Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Get a barcode like #47 behind your neck. That'd be awesome. Or you could settle with "Allah" in Arabic written form and get the beating of your life by Muslim gangs. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psybapunk Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I have a few tattoos spreading all over my body, I dont regret one of them. Of course, I never came online asking tech forums what they think I should get. #1 rule in deciding what tattoo you should get: Dont get anything trendy. No tribals, and no freaking asian characters. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586923922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Get a barcode like #47 behind your neck. That'd be awesome. Or you could settle with "Allah" in Arabic written form and get the beating of your life by Muslim gangs. Yeah, I really have to be careful with what I get, especially if it's Arabic, since Muslim gangs are a real problem where I live. I have a few tattoos spreading all over my body, I dont regret one of them. Of course, I never came online asking tech forums what they think I should get. #1 rule in deciding what tattoo you should get: Dont get anything trendy. No tribals, and no freaking asian characters. Why post this? This, along with a million other posts on Neowin, are not tech related. My #1 rule is not to post stupid responses. Don't worry about it, i'll get what I want Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586924020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vap0rXT Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think its a good thing he posted here. Where else would you get constructive criticism and some help in this matter. Not only that if he asks Joe friend, Joe friend will probably tell him what he wants is cool . Well friends are not always the best people to for a full honest opinion. They are right about it being your own idea, put your own touch into it and enjoy your art. (refrain from using ms paint) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586924113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejn Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 if you dont speak speak it-- dont get it... do it in english Definitely. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586925068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psybapunk Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think its a good thing he posted here. Where else would you get constructive criticism and some help in this matter. Not only that if he asks Joe friend, Joe friend will probably tell him what he wants is cool . Well friends are not always the best people to for a full honest opinion. They are right about it being your own idea, put your own touch into it and enjoy your art. (refrain from using ms paint) yeah, its great he posted here, wonderful. but he can't post this and lash out at everyone that gives him some criticism like a little kid. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/408406-im-looking-to-get-a-tattoo/#findComment-586925076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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